Smoke triggered alarm at MMIA Terminal 2, FAAN clarifies fire incident at airport
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that there was no actual fire at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, contrary to its earlier claim on Sunday.
In a statement, FAAN said there was instead smoke discharge from the Terminal 2 FM-200 fire suppression system.
The statement was issued by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire.
According to the agency, preliminary findings indicated that there was no fire at the terminal.
It said that the smoke observed within the affected area resulted from the discharge of the terminal’s FM-200 fire suppression system.
FAAN, however, said that the reason for the activation of the fire suppression system was being investigated.
It said: “Normal operations have since resumed at the terminal, while detailed investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.
“FAAN appreciates the understanding and cooperation of passengers, airlines, airport users and all stakeholders, and reiterates its commitment to the safety and security of all airport operations.”
The authority had, in a statement earlier on Sunday, said there was a fire at the terminal.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Energy professionals demand probe of NNPC, NUPRC over transparency concerns
Oil and Gas Professionals Forum (OGPF) urged the federal government to probe the leadership and operations of the NNPC and NUPRC over growing transparency concerns in the sector.
Lagos
Lagos police probes viral video of officers assaulting gold seller
The victim, a gold seller, claimed officers stopped and searched him while he was on his way to deliver a necklace.
States
Sustained pressure forced IPOB, ESN fighters to surrender arms in South-East: Military
The military said it recovered three rifles, six magazines, 99 rounds of ammunition, four locally made guns and one improvised explosive device.
NationWide
NDLEA intercepts China, Italy-bound cocaine in Lagos
Mr Babafemi said the drugs were concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack packaged for shipment.
World
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
Politics
SDP women laud INEC recognition of Adewole Adebayo as presidential candidate
The SDP Women Parliament said the development reinforced the party’s readiness to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative in the forthcoming election.
